Ways that I Can Apply

1. Apply Online: BenefitsCal
2. Obtain a Medi-Cal application from any one of the locations listed at the bottom of this page or phone the Department of Human Services at (661) 631-6807 and request to apply for Medi-Cal.
3. When you apply by phone or in person, your application will be screened and assigned to a Human Services Technician who will determine your eligibility for the Medi-Cal program.
4. You have the choice to meet with a Human Services Technician for a face-to-face interview or complete an interactive interview by phone or you can return your forms and verifications all by mail.
5. Or by calling IVR at 1 (877) 410-8812

Locations Where I Can Apply

Main Office

Department of Human Services
100 E. California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-6807

Satellite Offices

Delano
1816 Cecil Ave
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5134

Lake Isabella
7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Suite 130
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 549-2006

Lamont
10215 Stobaugh Street
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 635-4000

Mojave
2340 Hwy 58
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-7500

Ridgecrest
145 E Ridgecrest Blvd
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-5200

Shafter
115 Central Valley Hwy
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8300

Taft
119 North 10th Street
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-0200

What Verification is Required?

When applying for Medi-Cal health care benefits, present or mail the following items that apply to your situation.

• Driver's License, Photo I.D., Alien Card(s)
• Social Security and Medicare cards
• Pregnancy verification not required to receive pregnancy-related services
• Current Property Tax Statement and proof of balance owed
• Car/Truck/Boat Registrations
• All Current Checking and Savings Account statements
• Stocks or Bonds
• Life Insurance Policies
• Burial Trust Agreements
• Trust Funds
• Trust Deeds
• Unemployment Insurance verification
• State Disability Income verifications
• Income verifications (check stubs, employer statement, award letters).
• Free Room and Board statement.

Who May Qualify for the Medi-Cal Program?

You and/or your family may qualify for participation in the Medi-Cal program. Even if you are working, own a house, own a car, are married, or are not a U.S. Citizen, you may be eligible for Medi-Cal health care benefits.

You can qualify for free Medi-Cal health coverage if your income is within certain limits.

You may also qualify for Medi-Cal health coverage with a share of cost if your income is above the program limits. This means you would have to pay a certain amount (deductible) before Medi-Cal would cover.

What Health Care Benefits are Available?

A comprehensive program of health services is available to those who are eligible, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.

Your Rights

Do you have any physical, mental, or emotional conditions that make it hard for you to apply for benefits or meet program requirements? We can give extra help. We call this type of help a reasonable accommodation. The law protects people with physical, mental, and developmental disabilities as well as others with serious health problems.

View the PUB 13 pamphlet for more information.